Film Studios and InfrastructureGeorgia offers a complete range of production opportunities for feature, television and advertising productions. Tbilisi based film production studios provide services to international productions for filming with regard to locations, crews, production office, transport, equipment and shooting permission. These companies own high quality, modern film equipment including 15 cameras: up to 8 RED cameras, 3 ARRI ALEXA, ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme, Arricam ST, HD cameras, lightningand sound equipment, grip, generators, lenses and production vehicles.

The film infrastructure and equipment at Georgian studios as well as its talent pool that are available on the Georgian film market make it possible to produce approximately 4 average-sized budget (of international standard) feature films at any given time, making production cost 30% less expensive than in other Eastern European countries.

Film Crews and Employment StandardsThe Georgian film sector accounts for about 350 freelancer professionals and 250 of these professionals are frequently employed inthe frame of the various productions taking place in the country.

There are no specific rules for film employment in Georgia. Standard working hours are 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This could varybased on production requirements and specifics. Personal income tax in Georgia is 20%. Employment rates are determined on a daily basis, based on individual labor agreements. The approximate rates for the “below the line” professionals (line producers, assistant directors, editors, sound and lightning professionals) vary between 30-100 USD per day.

CastRussian and English speaking actors available with excellent buy out rates.

CrewExperienced English speaking non-union crew in all grades. No additional charges for weekends, holidays and night work.

EquiomentFull range of lighting, grip and camera equipment both film and digital.

ConstructionLocal construction crews are skilled at both stage builds and location adaptations.

Props & DressingA wide range of contemporary and period props and dressing are available. Joiners and sculptors are adept at creating new pieces and reproductions.

Action Vehicles & AnimalsAnimal wranglers are skilled particularly with horses. Period carriages and trains, military vehicles and modern cars and trucks are readily available.

StuntsLocal stunt people are qualified and experienced on international productions.

CostumsA variety of modern and period costumes/uniforms are available. Manufacturing and fine tailoring is of a high standard.